This cover screw secures an appliance cover or access panel to the cabinet, protecting internal components and reducing vibration. Replace missing, stripped, or corroded screws to keep panels tight and the unit safe and quiet.
- Fastens a cover or access panel to the appliance chassis
- Maintains proper panel alignment and enclosure integrity
- Helps eliminate rattles or buzzing from loose panels
- Typical symptoms: loose/misaligned cover, missing screw, vibration noise
Install notes:
- Disconnect power; for gas/water appliances, shut off supplies before service
- Wear cut-resistant gloves—sheet-metal edges can be sharp
- Align the cover and start the screw by hand to avoid cross-threading
- Tighten snugly; do not overtighten into plastic or thin metal
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Upper spray arm in my kitchenaid dishwasher came loose because of a worn platic screw also the flange on the arm where it attaches to the rack was worn John B. • Westport , CT • January 09, 2015
I custom cut out a plastic washer to hold the worn screw in place. For months, I added a small strip of duct tape to the screw's threads, which would often stay in tact for a few days. But eventually, the tape would heat up and the adhesive and moisture would cause the spray arm to detach. I found the replacement screw on your web site, and ordered it. The screw was a perfect match and now the spray arm works the way it should. I stil use the plastic washer I made, since the flange replacement...
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